For a "turnkey" system this would work (pending
the frequency band used by your cellular/PCS
provider):


   EAC-50T Repeater Kit
   824-894 MHz In-building, Low Power Repeater Kit


EAC-50 KIT- Complete component kit neatly packaged for convenient shipping
and storage.

o Problem-Solver - allows users to operate handsets within a building
  or weak coverage area while maintaining call clarity and quality
o Convenient - Bi-directional amplifier (BDA), donor antenna ASP-998 yagi,
  in-building omnidirectional coverage antenna ASP-3561, power cord and C13
  AC plug all in one kit
o Adaptable - optional antennas available for various coverage
configurations
o Economical - cost-effective solution for indoor coverage areas from 20,000
  to 100,000 sq ft
o Aesthetically Pleasing - low profile antennas blend easily with
environment
  for unobtrusive appearance
o Versatile - supports all technologies: analog, CDMA, TDMA and iDEN


MUCH more at:

http://www.antenna.com/repeaters/cellkit.html

Jim




----- Original Message -----
From: "M. Adam Davis" <adampic@UBASICS.COM>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 3:42 PM
Subject: [EE]: Passive Cell Phone Repeater


> I get terrible cell phone reception in my basement where my workshop is.
>  My solution so far is to stand in a particular spot during calls of any
> great length - in this position I get pretty decent reception, but it's
> out of the reach of my computer and other resources I'd like easy access
> to during those calls.
>
> Due to various billing and customer relations issues I cannot use the
> landline (or even a second line if I had one) to receive these calls.
>
> My understanding of radio and antenna theory is limited so I had hoped
> to find a cheap cell phone repeater (passive) which would have an
> antenna in the basement, and coax to the attic to another antenna.  My
> searches come up with all the car repeaters or the snake oil cell phone
> boosters.
>
> Having waved a dead fish over the problem a few times I've determined at
> last to ask if anyone here can help.  I've got a bit of coax, and I can
> fashion non-complex assemblies so if you know of a site which has a
> homemade unit or can give me an idea of something to try I'm all up for
it.
>
> FWIW, the phone is a samsung and I receive digital service at home.
>
> -Adam
>
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